Tag: Events & Activities

  • My Lessons in Pageantry: The 2010 Ms. and Mr. Gen San Pageant Night Hot Seat!

    I looked to the right side of my seat, then to my left.  Two good looking gentlemen and three adorable ladies already seated for the final judging night. Three of us  are doctors.  But me? I’m used to holding my scalpel  cutting those curves open rather than adoring them. I’m used to marveling what’s deeper than…

  • Mt. Apo Summer Climb 2010 via newly opened Bansalan Trail

    (Update March 25, 2010: Mt. Apo via the Region 11 entrance Bansalan Digos and Sta Cruz ARE ALL OPEN THIS SUMMER 2010 according to DENR Region 11. Read the story here.) Background: Local radio stations DXMS/DXOL news announced  the closure of  SOME trails enroute to Mt. Apo- Philippine’s highest peak. Legislative councils of the towns…

  • Kalinawan Rock Climbing Challenge

    I got invited to this event, and I’m definitely hurling my heavy arse up those rock wall. I wrote about Kalinawan Resort before, how me and Joy stumbled upon a great all in one outdoor resort that made us ogle for more fun. Now they’re hosting a Rock Climbing Challenge on top of all the…

  • Hala Bira! Dinagyang Festival 2010

    The last time I went to the famous Dinagyang Festival was 15 years ago, back in 1994 when I was still a student in the city. I also join their “Sadsad” or Kasadyahan, where people fill the streets and dance, every time for 4 years. While Dinagyang Festival is basically a tribal dance-prayer in honor…